Peter D. Halloran
Principal Attorney

phalloran@akk-law.com

T (916) 564-6100 ext. 220
F (916) 564-6263

Practice Areas:
Employment Litigation; Civil Rights Litigation; Public Entity Law; Business Disputes

Significant Cases:

• Webb v. Trinity County (2011) Case No. 2:10-CV-00012-LKK-CMK
• Richards v. Prieto (E.D. Cal 2011) Case No. 2:09-CV-01235-MCE-DAD

Peter Halloran has an extensive background in employment and civil rights litigation as well as in business disputes. Prior to joining Angelo, Kilday & Kilduff in 2011, Mr. Halloran was a Deputy Attorney General with the California Attorney General's Office where he defended state agencies in trials and administrative hearings in matters involving employee disputes and discipline. Mr. Halloran helped defend state agencies, particularly law enforcement agencies, against discrimination, harassment and retaliation cases. He has also defended and advised public agencies in connection with employee disciplinary matters, workplace accommodation requests and the revisions to internal employment policies. As a result of his work at the Attorney General's Office, Mr. Halloran is well versed in the requirements of the Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights Act.

Mr. Halloran was a partner with the local firm Weintraub Genshlea Chediak where he specialized in litigating civil business disputes. While at the Weintraub firm, Mr. Halloran also litigated a variety of employment matters including cases involving the vesting of stock options, hostile work environment claims, and employment contracts.

Mr. Halloran is originally from the Bay Area. He graduated from the University San Francisco School of Law in 1996 and was admitted to the Bar the same year.

Mr. Halloran is actively involved in the community and is the past President and current Secretary of the Arden Park Homeowners Association. He also enjoys coaching his younger daughter's soccer team and cheering for both of his daughters during swim meets.

Admitted to Practice:

• All California State Courts
• United States District Court, Eastern District of California
• United States District Court, Northern District of California
• United States District Court, Central District of California
• Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Experience

• 2011 – Present
  Angelo, Kilday & Kilduff - Principal Attorney
  Specialize in defending public and private entities against employment lawsuits including cases involving claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination and breach of employment agreements. Assist clients with defense of business lawsuits, injury actions, and real estate matters. Defend public entities, including law enforcement agencies, against claims involving alleged civil rights violations, false arrest and real estate regulations, among others. Represent public agencies in disciplinary appeals and other hearings before the State Personnel Board.
• 2007 – 2011
  California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General - Deputy Attorney General
  Defended state agencies against cases brought under Title VII, the Fair Employment and Housing Act, the California Whistleblower Protection Act, and a variety of other federal and state laws. Represented state agencies in administrative hearings before the State Personnel Board and the Department of Personnel Administration. Represented law enforcement agencies in a variety of employment and administrative matters including Pitchess motions and advice about Public Safety Officer Procedural Bill of Rights issues.
• 2000-2007
  Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Law Corporation - Partner (2006-2007), Associate (2000-2006)
  Defended financial institutions in a variety of litigation matters including cases involving embezzlement, check kiting, forgery, failure to escheat municipal bond funds, and personal injuries, among others. Handled trial and pre-trial litigation in a variety of business and employment disputes including actions involving alleged contact breaches, real estate disputes, unfair competition under Business & Professions Code section 17200, retaliation under Business and Professions Code section 2056, misappropriation of trade secrets, stock option fraud, and elder abuse, among others.
• 1996 - 2000
  Buchalter Nemer, A Professional Law Corporation – Associate
  Represented financial institutions in litigation involving bank operations and transactions, lender liability, fraudulent lending practices and unfair competition claims brought under Business & Professions Code section 17200. Other general business litigation.

Education:

• University of San Francisco School of Law, Juris Doctorate, 1996
• University of California, San Diego, Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Minor in Law & Society, 1992

Other

• Secretary of Arden Park Homeowners Association
• Graduate of Leadership Sacramento, Sponsored by the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
• Mock Trial Coach, River City High School 2005-2009